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LT08 LHY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,362 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 76,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,565 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,374 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,685 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 63,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,646 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner tyres cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,129 miles

Front Inner tyres cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,684 miles

Front tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight fraying to offside rear seat belt

wear to front brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight fraying to offside rear seat belt

wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 27,952 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LT08 LHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT08 LHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT08 LHY registered?

LT08 LHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LT08 LHY safe to buy?

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